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Problem 4 - Entrance Test

Highly reactive metals like sodium and aluminium are extracted by:

Correct: C

Highly reactive metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and aluminium have a strong affinity for oxygen and cannot be reduced by carbon or carbon monoxide. They are typically extracted by the electrolytic reduction of their molten chlorides (e.g., NaCl) or oxides (e.g., Al2O3).